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"A Book and a Chat" has proved a hugely popular radio program with people of all ages. With over seven hundred shows already recorded, Barry's format of "a chat over a cup of tea" has received nothing but rave reviews from guest and listeners alike. The writer of a successful young adult romance book "Across the Pond" Barry has himself appeared on a large number of radio and TV programs. "A Book and a Chat" is a program for writers and readers, not so much a literary show, more like... let’s sit around have a cup of tea and a few laughs." - Read what the guests are saying about the show at http://storyheart52.wordpress.com/a-book-and-a-chat-blog-radio-show From August 2013 the show will be sponsored by "The Atwater Group" freelance proofreading and copy-editing company..

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New York Times bestselling author Raymond Khoury is my guest on today's show to chat about his new historical thriller, RASPUTIN'S SHADOW, A successful former screenwriter and producer for networks such as BBC, Khoury... more

It is a welcome return to Dr Mark Rubinstein, the author of eart-pounding, page turning thriller novel MAD DOG HOUSE, which was a finalist for ForeWord Reviews' THE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD. He is back with a new thriller... more

becky will be along to chat about her new book "Whole Body Vibration" which deals with health and preventing and treating problems we all have, holistically. Research has proven that ten minutes of Whole Body Vibration equals one hour... more

My guest today is Douglas E Richards New York Times bestselling auhtor of WIRED, is along to discuss his latest riveting technothriller in the tradition of Michael Crichton and Douglas Preston "The Cure". Described as ?This cutting... more

Another returning guest in the form of Pamela Fagan Hutchinswho has released Leaving Annalise the second volume in the (award-winning, bestselling, romantic, ghostly, hilarious, and smart) mystery/thriller series, Katie & Annalise, and is the... more

Donna is the author of "When God Turned His Head" is a murder mystery set in Colonial America. It is based on a true story. When John Adams, one of the future leaders of the American Revolution, was a novice lawyer, a man named Kanter... more

My son introduced me to this Lauren Tarshis sharing with me one of his books, specially her "I Survived" and Storyworks series. When I investigated her and her writing I could see she would be a great guest loving her books and... more

Joseph Brady is a former employee of one of the worlds largest drug-makers so with that knowledge and his own knowledge of living and traveling abroad goes to produce and great debut novel. "The Zurich Decision" is an international thriller... more

Heywood Gould makes a welcome retun to the program to chat about his latest book, "Green Light For Murder". The book is about Hollywood. It's being called the Cocktail of the movie business. Sure to be an interesting show and another hitfor... more

Dina Von Lowenkraft is my guest on today's program chatting about her debut YA fantasy novel Dragon Fire. Born in the US, Dina has lived on 4 continents, worked as a graphic artist for television and as a consultant in the fashion industry.... more